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Liebe ist facettenreich, bunt, aufregend, tiefgreifend, feurig, manchmal auch etwas unscharf, ... Allen Betrachtern einen schönen Valentinstag!

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Love is multifaceted, colourful, exciting, profound, fiery, sometimes a bit blurred... Happy Valentine's Day to all viewers!

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Once Upon a Time There Was an Ocean - Paul Simon

Érase una vez un océano, pero ahora es una cordillera. Algo imparable se puso en marcha. Nada es diferente, pero todo ha cambiado. Es un trabajo sin futuro y te cansas de estar sentado. Es como el hábito de la nicotina, siempre estás pensando en dejarlo y yo pienso en dejarlo... todos los días de la semana.

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One of the great mysteries of science and for scientists has been the behavior of migratory animals when they navigate the open sea, where there are no visual reference points. And the greatest mystery has always been the ability of turtles to travel thousands of kilometers and mysteriously return to the beach where they were born. Turtles have feeding grounds and breeding grounds separated by great distances of several thousand kilometers. Sea turtles are possibly one of the living beings with the greatest capacity for navigation and orientation. A few years ago, science rendered its verdict on this astonishing ability. Turtles are able to detect the lines of the Earth's magnetic field and use it as a "map" to navigate and travel within it, covering enormous distances. This allows them to return, many years later when they reach maturity, to the same beaches where they were born to lay their eggs and give birth to a new generation of baby turtles (on average, it usually takes 20 years to reach this level of development). When they are born, the young turtles memorize the data (or pattern) of the magnetic field of their home beach and store it in their brain, in their memorie. This data they will later use to return across the open ocean. They detect the intensity, inclination, magnetic declination, and other parameters of the magnetic field of the place where they were born, and as they grow, the young turtles learn to distinguish the magnetic field and the different parameters and variations this magnetic field has in the places they encounter along their journey. This allows them to compile a "magnetic map" in their brains that allows them to navigate between specific feeding and nesting areas by reading and using the detected magnetic field lines. This way, they always know their position, longitude, and latitude. To put it more simply, they have and use a map, just like you and I, except it's a magnetic map, through which they travel, or if you prefer, they have built into their brains, something like a compass or GPS to navigate thousands of kilometers. At the end of the last century, a colony of turtles that departed from the beaches of Japan began to be monitored. Approximately two decades later, when they had reached sexual maturity, they returned to the beach where they were born, traveling a great distance, almost 15,000 kilometers. However, migratory movements and the distance traveled are currently being studied in a population of turtles that departed Papua New Guinea heading for North America. (I imagine monitored by satellite.) These turtles have reached sexual maturity and are returning to their native beaches. It is believed that these sea turtles, once they reach their place of origin, will have made a journey of almost 20,000 kilometers. While scientists worked for centuries to invent instruments for maritime navigation, sea turtles moved away from the coasts and into the mysterious oceans unknown to humans, deciding at every moment where they wanted to go. While navigators and sailors clung to the coast, never straying far from land so as not to get lost and be able to return home, sea turtles, thousands of miles away, decided when to change course and return with extreme ease... to the place where they were born.

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¿De nuevo en casa?

Noooooo... nunca volveré a casa.

¿Piensas en casa de nuevo?

¡Nunca pienso en casa!

Pero entonces llega una carta de casa. La letra es frágil y extraña. Algo imparable se pone en movimiento. Nada es diferente, pero todo ha cambiado. La luz a través del vitral era cobalto y roja y los puños y cuellos deshilachados fueron remendados por halos de hilo dorado. El coro cantó: ""Érase una vez un océano"" y todos los viejos himnos y apellidos bajaron revoloteando como hojas de emoción...

Nada es diferente... pero todo ha cambiado...

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Legend has it that when the dinosaurs exercised their tyranny on Earth, the turtles decided to return to the oceans. But Nature made them pay a price. The eggs from which the next generations of turtles would hatch had to be buried on the beaches for incubation. The turtles had to return to land, even if only for a brief moment, to deposit the eggs as an offering to Nature so that the next generations of turtles would hatch on land, on the beaches, and then return to the ocean. The life of turtles is an odyssey. Throughout their lives, they must overcome many difficulties. When they are born on the beaches, many predators wait to feed on tiny turtles that measure only four centimeters and weigh 20 grams. Only 10% make it to the sea. But their odyssey continues for years, overcoming dangers. They also encounter many predators on their journeys across the sea. Only when they reach maturity and have a strong shell do they live safer and longer. But only one in every thousand turtles reaches maturity. Even with strong shells, they are attacked by sharks and orcas. The life of turtles is a constant struggle. There is no animal species that has such calmness, perseverance, constant, determination, and resilience. In nature, it is not the strong who survive, but those with the ability to adapt to circumstances, to ecosystem changes and fight. It is not the strongest who survive, but the most intelligent, constant and adaptable. The true masters of the oceans aren't the aggressive sharks and orcas. The true masters of the oceans are the intelligent octopus... and the persevering, sage and tenacious turtle.

Surviving Sea Turtles - National Geographic Wild

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The "Caretta caretta" is a large sea turtle and is the most common and widespread species of sea turtle on the coasts of Catalonia and the Mediterranean. It spends most of its time at or near the surface, making it very easy for fishermen to catch. This is why it is commonly known as the "loggerhead" (silly, foolish) turtle. I hope that one day someone will change the vulgar and stupid name used to describe one of the most intelligent species in the oceans and give it a more respectful name. One of the greatest dangers to turtles is precisely the fishing nets that fishermen carelessly abandon on the seabed, just like trawling nets. These nets become a death trap for the turtles.

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Ocean Bloom - Hans Zimmer ＆ Radiohead / (Blue Planet II, produced the BBC Natural History Unit, 2017)

Open your mouth wide. The universal sigh. And while the ocean blooms it's what keeps me alive.

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Life's An Ocean - The Verve

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Turtle - Thomas Newman

"Turtle" is a song written by Thomas Newman for the soundtrack of the film "Cinderella Man." I don't know the meaning of the song or what it has to do with a film based on the life of a boxer. Only Newman knows that. But the explanation could be the following, although I'm not sure about it. "Cinderella Man" is a film based on the true story of a boxer, James J. Braddock, who received the nickname "Cinderella Man" for having the ability to win fights, even though he was never the favorite and was infinitely inferior to his rivals technically. Braddock was American but his roots were Irish (perhaps this is why the song "Turtle" has a musical base of Irish Celtic music). He retired from boxing due to frequent injuries to his right hand. Furthermore, when the Great Depression hit in 1929, he had to work for years as a stevedore in the port to earn money and support his family. Given his precarious financial situation, he decided to return to boxing, trying to use his left hand to box. Eventually, he was presented with the opportunity to challenge Max Baer, a very strong and technically gifted boxer, for the world title. Baer was a boastful, arrogant, and brutal boxer who boasted of having killed two boxers in the ring. Baer was infinitely superior to Braddock, both in strength and technique, as the betting odds indicated. In fact, Baer didn't even train or prepare for the fight. During the fight, Baer was all about foolishness and clowning around in the ring. He mocked his opponent, belittled him, and underestimated him, knowing he was better than Braddock and would beat him sooner or later. Braddock took heavy blows from Baer. He endured them with consistency and patience. He withstood all of Baer's heavy right hands as best he could. He never let his opponent knock him down. As the fight progressed, Baer grew exhausted and lost strength, ultimately losing the fight against Braddock "Cinderella Man.". Max Baer underestimated his opponent. He failed to realize that "no one is better than anyone else" and that overconfidence can lead to failure. He failed to see that arrogance, vanity, haughtiness, or feeling superior to others are bad traveling companions that are useless in learning to overcome oneself every day. They distance you from sacrifice and effort, from dignity and honesty, something that Braddock did possess. But having come this far, what does this story have to do with the song "Turtle" on the soundtrack? Perhaps the explanation lies in the fable of the tortoise and the hare, where the two challenge each other to a race. The cunning and confident hare, aware of its speed and the tortoise's slowness, feels far superior to it. The hare mocks the tortoise, belittles and undervalues it. Meanwhile, the tortoise walks at its slow but steady pace, aware of its limitations, never giving up even when everything is against it, and continuing to strive to the maximum and with perseverance. In contrast, the confident and swift hare decides to rest next to a tree and falls asleep. But when it wakes up, it's too late. The slow but steady tortoise, who hasn't given up, reaches the finish line and wins the race. The fable invites us to reflect on the fact that it's not good to belittle or mock anyone. That "no one, absolutely no one, is better than anyone else." That overconfidence, vanity, arrogance, and hubris are bad traveling companions. Fables, nature, our own lives, always find a way and a time to show us that we're not the best, that we're not as strong or as smart as we thought. Life, sooner or later, eventually finds a way to teach us a lesson, learning from that lesson depends solely and exclusively... on you.

PS: I know. I don't like boxing either. I don't approve of it, and I don't find it exemplary. But even in a boxing movie, you can find something that will help you in your life. Even if it's just a song. Anyway in English, the word "turtle" is used for sea turtles and "tortoise" for land turtles. Conclusion... I don't know why Newman composed a song called "Turtle" for the Cinderella Man soundtrack. But it's a song I really like, and I was looking for an excuse to include it in this photo. And I also wanted to remember the other turtles... the land turtles. And I couldn't find a land turtle song I liked.Only Newman knows why he titled it... "Turtle."

PS: In Celtic culture, turtles have a multifaceted symbolism: they symbolize longevity, endurance, protection, security, stability, perseverance, experience, and wisdom. Braddock had Irish roots. An Irish person is considered a person of Celtic descent. And perhaps this is why Newman titled his song "Turtle." But only Thomas Newman knows that.

PS: "No one is better than anyone else". But you believed... that you would win...

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¿Y cuándo cobraré mi billete de lotería y enterraré mi pasado con mis cargas y mis conflictos? Quiero sacudir cada rama del Jardín del Edén y convertir a cada amante... en el amor de mi vida.

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Le grand bleu (Pat)

2nd Movement of the Odyssey... (of the Turtles) - Incubus

4th Movement of the Odyssey... (of the Turtles) - Incubus

PS: Supongo que una vez... fui un océano...

Subconscious exploration is a project that explores the multifaceted nature of reality.

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“His character is like an emerald—multifaceted and enhanced by inclusions.”

― Melika Dannese Lux

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Nadine Ijewere is leading the way for a new generation of artists. Through her unique visual language, the 28-year-old British photographer shows that fashion is fun, and beauty multifaceted – regardless of Eurocentric norms. Everything’s possible, there are no limits. Ijewere doesn't care about old rules, she prefers to write her own. Nadine Ijewere shot numerous VOGUE covers and campaigns for brands like Nina Ricci and Stella McCartney. “Beautiful Disruption”, the photographer’s first institutional solo exhibition, is on display at C/O Berlin now.

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A dragonfly is an insect belonging to the order Odonata, infraorder Anisoptera. Adult dragonflies are characterized by large, multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong, transparent wings, sometimes with coloured patches, and an elongated body

Dragonflies are insects in the sub-order Anisoptera (meaning “unequal-winged”). In Great Britain and Ireland there are about 30 species that may be encountered

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At the foot of my tree, I found a lace-like viaduct. Designed by Gustave Eiffel and Léon Boyer - Cantal - Auvergne - France - Europe

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Le viaduc de Garabit est un viaduc ferroviaire français, ouvrage d'art de la ligne de Béziers à Neussargues (dite aussi ligne des Causses), permettant le franchissement des gorges de la Truyère. Il est situé sur le territoire de la commune de Ruynes-en-Margeride et de la commune de Val d'Arcomie dans le département du Cantal dans la région d'Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Ce viaduc est un projet de l'ingénieur des ponts et chaussées Léon Boyer, qui en confie la finalisation et la réalisation à Gustave Eiffel et sa société. Le chantier de construction, ouvert en janvier 1880, se termine en septembre 1884 et sa mise en service est effectuée en 1888 par la Compagnie des chemins de fer du Midi et du Canal latéral à la Garonne, concessionnaire de la ligne. Cet ambitieux ouvrage métallique, long de 565 m, culmine à 122 m au-dessus de la rivière et est alors le « plus haut viaduc du monde ». Finalement, son arche était, jusqu'en 1886, celle ayant la plus grande portée au monde.

Histoire :

À l'origine du projet, l'idée d'un pont métallique à grand arc enjambant la vallée revient à un jeune ingénieur, Léon Boyer (1851-1886). Il impose l'idée d'un tracé direct de la voie ferrée sur les plateaux et un franchissement de la Truyère à grande hauteur (120 m au-dessus du niveau d'étiage), plutôt que la solution traditionnelle qui aurait consisté à descendre la ligne par les vallées affluentes pour franchir la Truyère par un ouvrage plus modeste, solution plus coûteuse en exploitation par la suite.

Pour ce franchissement, il était exclu de recourir au pont suspendu, à cause des risques d'oscillations provoquées par le vent, et il était impossible d'envisager techniquement à l'époque des piles de plus de 65 m de haut. Léon Boyer s'est inspiré de l'exemple du viaduc Maria Pia sur le Douro (Portugal). Ce viaduc avait été conçu par l'un des associés de l'entreprise Eiffel, Théophile Seyrig, avec la participation tardive de l'ingénieur Émile Nouguier. Inauguré en 1877, il comporte un arc métallique de 160 m de portée, avec une flèche d'intrados de 37,50 m

L'inauguration de la section de Saint-Chély à Saint-Flour via le viaduc de Garabit, a lieu le 28 mai 1888. La compagnie qui avait annoncé une importante cérémonie d'inauguration a finalement choisi de faire simple en attendant l'ouverture complète de la ligne jusqu'à Neussargues qui doit intervenir prochainement. Elle n'a donc prévu que le passage d'un train transportant Mrs Arnaud, inspecteur d'exploitation, et André, inspecteur principal. Néanmoins, le temps étant beau et pas trop chaud, les habitants ont montré leur curiosité en venant en nombre dans les deux gares de part et d'autre, pour rejoindre à pied ou en convoi, le site du viaduc que d'autres, en nombre également, ont préféré voir du fond de la vallée. Un train a traversé le viaduc à 50 km/h sans que ses passagers ne ressentent la moindre trépidation.

Le viaduc est construit pour supporter une voie ferrée unique et relier Paris à Béziers par chemin de fer, en passant par le Massif central. C'est donc depuis plus d'un siècle que l'Aubrac Express — nom du train ayant circulé sur la voie — surplombe à chaque passage la vallée de la Truyère. Le viaduc dispose d'une caténaire et supporte une voie unique. La vitesse des trains circulant sur le viaduc est limitée à 40 km/h pour réduire les contraintes de l'ouvrage.

Depuis sa construction, il y a 140 ans, le viaduc de Garabit suscite l’admiration de tous. A ses pieds, la Truyère a creusé son lit dans une somptueuse vallée aux multiples facettes.

Le viaduc fait l'objet d'une inscription au titre des monuments historiques depuis le 14 septembre 1965, et d'un classement depuis le 18 octobre 2017 . Il fait actuellement l'objet d'une procédure pour être inscrit au patrimoine mondial de l'Unesco dans les prochaines années.

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This viaduct was a project by civil engineer Léon Boyer, who entrusted its completion and construction to Gustave Eiffel and his company. Construction began in January 1880 and was completed in September 1884. It was commissioned in 1888 by the Compagnie des chemins de fer du Midi et du Canal latéral à la Garonne, the concession holder for the line. This ambitious metal structure, 565 meters long, reaches 122 meters above the river, making it the "highest viaduct in the world." Its arch was, until 1886, the longest span in the world.

History:

The idea of a large-arched metal bridge spanning the valley originated with a young engineer, Léon Boyer (1851-1886). He imposed the idea of a direct railway route across the plateaus and a crossing of the Truyère at great height (120 m above the low-water mark), rather than the traditional solution, which would have consisted of descending the line through the tributary valleys to cross the Truyère with a more modest structure, a solution that would have been more expensive to operate.

For this crossing, a suspension bridge was out of the question due to the risk of oscillations caused by the wind, and it was technically impossible at the time to envisage piers more than 65 m high. Léon Boyer was inspired by the example of the Maria Pia Viaduct over the Douro (Portugal). This viaduct had been designed by one of the partners of the Eiffel company, Théophile Seyrig, with the late participation of engineer Émile Nouguier. Inaugurated in 1877, it features a 160-meter-span metal arch with a 37.50-meter intrados spire.

The inauguration of the section from Saint-Chély to Saint-Flour via the Garabit viaduct took place on May 28, 1888. The company, which had announced a major inauguration ceremony, ultimately chose to keep things simple while awaiting the full opening of the line to Neussargues, which was expected to take place shortly. It therefore only planned for a train carrying Mrs. Arnaud, operations inspector, and André, chief inspector. Nevertheless, the weather being fine and not too hot, the locals showed their curiosity by coming in large numbers to the two stations on both sides, to reach the site of the viaduct on foot or in convoy, which others, also in large numbers, preferred to view from the valley floor. A train crossed the viaduct at 50 km/h without its passengers feeling the slightest jolt.

The viaduct was built to support a single railway track and connect Paris to Béziers by rail, passing through the Massif Central. For over a century, the Aubrac Express—the name of the train that ran on the line—has overlooked the Truyère Valley every time it passed. The viaduct has a catenary and supports a single track. The speed of trains traveling on the viaduct is limited to 40 km/h to reduce the stresses on the structure.

Since its construction 140 years ago, the Garabit Viaduct has aroused universal admiration. At its feet, the Truyère River has carved its channel into a sumptuous, multifaceted valley.

The viaduct has been listed as a historic monument since September 14, 1965, and has been classified since October 18, 2017. It is currently undergoing a process to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the coming years.

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A dragonfly is a type of insect belonging to the order Odonata, the suborder Epiprocta or, in the strict sense, the infraorder Anisoptera. It is characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and an elongated body. Dragonflies are similar to damselflies, but the adults can be differentiated by the fact that the wings of most dragonflies are held away from, and perpendicular to, the body when at rest. Even though dragonflies possess 6 legs like any other insect, they are not capable of walking.

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Front Page: on Thursday, November 12, 2009

Highest position: 22 on Thursday, November 12, 2009

Perhaps a planet suitable for advocates of a "flat earth" where they could live on triangular continents.

My bent reflecting cards worked in my favour in this image, the ring light making interesting effects on the background.

To the other side

No flowers

Subconscious exploration is a project that explores the multifaceted nature of reality and the fine border between existence and phantasm.

Named after the famed 1930s Street Hotel club in the Historic 18th & Vine

Jazz District, the Blue Room simultaneously honors the past and

showcases the present names in jazz. A multifaceted exhibit highlighting

the countless musicians who crafted the ‘Kansas City sound,’ a sound

known all over the world, the Blue Room also provides a distinctive

platform to present dynamic performances from the best local and

national jazz talent in an intimate setting. - American Jazz Musuem

The 18th and Vine area is most notable for it's Jazz scene and the Negro League's Baseball Museum. Charlie Parker and Count Basie are the most notable musicians to get their start and play in this area. This club is a working museum in the day and a live nightclub in the evening stil hosting major headliners in Jazz.

Mike D

'Through Their Eyes' by Caly Applewhyte, the June 2023 exhibition @ Nitroglobus

Proud she agreed to return to Nitroglobus after 3 years.

This time Caly shows us portraits of a great variety of women through who's eyes we can better understand the challenges women face and the importance of gender equality. A topic not new but still valid all over the world.

Caly is known in the SL art world for the extreme high quality of her images, her creativity and originality.

Enjoy the awesome images she made for this exhibition!

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Furthermore, I'd like to thank David Silence for the exquisite poster he made and Adwehe, who created an art piece fitting this exhibition.

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Opening party: Monday 5 June 12 PM SLT

Music by DJ Joss Floss

Particles by Kurk Mumfuzz

LM to Nitroglobus: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sunshine%20Homestead/38/22...

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Description of 'Through Their Eyes' by the artist:

Women have long been an integral part of society, but their experiences and perspectives are often ignored or undervalued. When we look at the world through women's eyes, we see a complex and multifaceted reality.

In many societies, women are expected to conform to certain standards of behavior and appearance,

which can be restrictive and limiting. These societal expectations can have an impact on women's self-esteem, confidence and sense of worth.

Women often face a double standard, where they are judged more harshly than men for the same behaviors or actions. Despite these challenges, women have shown incredible resilience and strength,

and have made significant contributions to society in a variety of fields.

Through women's eyes we can better understand the challenges they face, the unique perspectives they bring and the importance of promoting gender equality. By recognizing and addressing these challenges, and promoting women's unique perspectives and contributions, we can work towards a more just and equitable society for all.

Calypso Applewhyte

Nitroglobus - June 2023

Aloe polyphylla (spiral aloe)

Explore Highest position: #6 on Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Review exhibition of South Korean artist Haegue Yang (1971, Seoul).

Multifaceted work including installations, sculptures, video, text, and sound. Artwork that stimulates the senses

Overzichtstentoonstelling van de Zuid-Koreaanse kunstenaar Haegue Yang (1971, Seoul) .

Veelzijdig werk zoals installaties, sculpturen, video, tekst en geluid. Kunstwerk die de zintuigen prikkelen.

Review der Ausstellung des südkoreanischen Künstlers Haegue Yang (geb. 1971 in Seoul). Vielschichtiges Werk mit Installationen, Skulpturen, Video, Text und Klang. Kunst, die die Sinne anregt.

Critique de l'exposition de l'artiste sud-coréenne Haegue Yang (1971, Séoul).

Œuvre pluridisciplinaire mêlant installations, sculptures, vidéo, texte et son. Une œuvre qui éveille les sens.

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— Milano Design Week 2024 —

(MAD Architects with Amazon)

A path suspended over water takes you inside a multifaceted mountain, discovering home furniture and design products. It is a metaphor for the exploratory and experiential journey offered by the e-commerce website.

— Milan Design Week is dedicated to the design that transforms Milan (Italy) into a global stage of creativity and innovation. —

A dragonfly is an insect belonging to the order Odonata, infraorder Anisoptera (from Greek ἄνισος anisos, "uneven" and πτερόν pteron, "wing", because the hindwing is broader than the forewing). Adult dragonflies are characterized by large, multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong, transparent wings, sometimes with coloured patches, and an elongated body. Dragonflies can be mistaken for the related group, damselflies (Zygoptera), which are similar in structure, though usually lighter in build; however, the wings of most dragonflies are held flat and away from the body, while damselflies hold the wings folded at rest, along or above the abdomen. Dragonflies are agile fliers, while damselflies have a weaker, fluttery flight. Many dragonflies have brilliant iridescent or metallic colours produced by structural coloration, making them conspicuous in flight. An adult dragonfly's compound eyes have nearly 24,000 ommatidia each

Our eyes don't remain indifferent to the charm of flowers... Collected in romantic bouquets or exalted in their ephemeral beauty, flowers accompany spring...

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Background with a design by Piero Fornasetti, photographed in an exhibition... and an overlay of my photograph with roses.

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Fornasetti was a multifaceted figure on the Italian art scene of the 20th century, active as a designer, decorator, painter, curator and printer. His works characterize his eclecticism within the Italian design culture.

Dragonfly perched on a plant

Seen in Leake Street Graffitti Tunnel, London

Abraham.O

"I’m Abraham Artist based in London. I started in art in 2012 in the streets of El Salvador as a large-format black and white portraits inspired by the local experiences and their surrounding. I’m a multifaceted artist inspired by motions and experiences of the human being as main point."

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A dragonfly is an insect belonging to the order Odonata, infraorder Anisoptera. Adult dragonflies are characterized by large, multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong, transparent wings, sometimes with coloured patches, and an elongated body.

~ Francesca Annis

Excerpt from mylakeviewvillage.com/artists/studio-f-minus:

COMPOSITION FOR WIND

Inspired by the amplified interaction of lakeside elements such as wind, water, and light, Composition for Wind explores the multifaceted relationship between humans and the natural world integrating themes of connection, collaboration, and transformation. The hypnotically shifting form of this mechanical cloud draws the gaze upward and inward, capturing the imagination and offering a moment for reflection and contemplation. Similar in nature to the artist-based hoarding initiative launched in 2020, this sculpture allows the community to again connect with art, the site and its relationship to the waterfront.

We are the breeze, we are the song,

Drifting through blossoms, light yet strong.

A whisper of wind that never dies,

A free bird’s melody under open skies.

It wanders from vast to vaster shores,

Unfolding secrets behind closed doors.

Oh, nightingale, your song remains,

Echoing softly through winding lanes.

The sweetest sorrow life could send-

Was the joy her eyes once penned.

The spacing between holes is 1 half-inch or 1.25 centimeters. This grater has a different size and shapes of the holes on all four sides. It is one of the most useful and fun to use cooking tools I have ever used. It is a new version of my Mother's grater. My Mother, my Grandmother, and Julia Child taught me how to cook and bake.

HMM

For thrill-seekers, the park offers exhilarating bungee jumping experiences, ensuring an adrenaline rush amidst stunning natural surroundings. Additionally, indulge in local delights at GlastonBelli Dairy Farm and GlastonBelli Bakery, or take a scenic ride on the Cheddarworx Railway lines, making this park a multifaceted adventure for all visitors.

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An inviting path to a multifaceted forest next to Malminmäki parking lot.

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A tengu mask in Japanese culture symbolizes protection, wisdom, and a connection to mountain spirits, but also the duality of good and evil, arrogance and cunning. It is used in rituals, dances, and theaters such as Noh and Kabuki to represent the multifaceted nature of the mythological creature, the tengu, which is half human, half bird and often possesses a long red nose and wings.

My attempt at the "Macro Mondays" theme "Desk".

Shot with a Carl Zeiss "S-Biogon 40 mm F 5.6" lens on a Canon EOS R5.

Shot for macro mondays "chip" theme this macro is of a multifaceted glass paperweight with a chip on top, HMM :)

A dragonfly is an insect belonging to the order Odonata, infraorder Anisoptera. Adult dragonflies are characterized by large, multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong, transparent wings, sometimes with coloured patches, and an elongated body.

New York based artist Rob Wynne works in a variety of mediums ranging from hand-embroidered paintings and collage to sculpture and digital photography,but at heart he is am alchemist.In recent years he had experimented increasingly with molten glass;each glass piece produced with his assistants is hand-poured without a mold,and silvered after cooling.Then the multiple pieces are shaped into dynamic,often expansive wall installations whose individual components sometimes numbers in the hundreds.Although the entire process is highly methodical and guided by preparatory drawings,the multifaceted end product is ultimately inflected by chance.Wynne is drawn to what he calls the "alchemical nature"at once ephemeral and literal,transformative and obdurate,glass is the ideal medium through which to communicate an elusive multiplicity of meanings.

Wynne transforms not only materials but words,taking phrases from literature and popular culture,detaching them from their original contexts,and repurposing them in cryptic or contradictory ways.Whether poetic meditations,tongue-in-cheek quotations,syntactical riffs on the structure of words,or double entendre inspired by Marcel Duchamp,Wynne's metamorphoses of language lie at the center of his conceptual practice.

The voice faltered, the whispers faded away, and the melody fell silent.

Bebris Tsikhe is an early medieval fortress in Georgia in the historical region of Kartli, Mtskheta. It situated on the right bank of the river Aragvi, on the north of Mtskheta. In ancient time the fortress was called ″Belti″. Vakhushti Bagrationi calls it ″Beltistsikhe″. The fortress was built to protect Mtskheta and Tbilisi from the north, from the side of the Greater Caucasus Range.

The fortress naturally fits into the landscape, built to imitate a continuation of the mountain. The walls, over 2 m thick, are built with almost equal-size stones. The fortress has two levels: citadel and the lower courtyard. The citadel has a triangular shape. Three towers were erected at each corner of the triangle. The eastern tower originally had square shape, but it was destroyed and rebuilt in 18th century. The southwestern tower was the largest and also served as a donjon. It has four levels with embrasures, split by wooden ceilings. The walls of the lower courtyard are largely in ruins, but the fortress obviously had a multifaceted shape, following the complicated terrain. Its only tower was built from the east side to protect from the former road side. A part of the tower wall still remains. In the neighborhood of Bebris Tsikhe, archeological layers of ancient and feudal periods are identified.

There is no written document about the origin of the fortess'es name. A legend about the Bebris Tsikhe says that once this territory belonged to a prince called Simon, who built the fortress in a narrow part of the ravine and put guards inside it. He had a pretty and kind daughter – Makrine, and a cruel and heartless son Mamuka. After death of the father, Mamuka imposed an enormous tax on peasants. Who was not able to pay a tax was tortured cruelly by Mamuka. In vain begged kind Makrine her brother to mercy the peasants. The cruel brother didn't have a pity for her and imprisoned her in a tower. Once, while peasants were making watery meal in a huge saucepan, unexpectedly two crows came over, flew into the saucepan and were boiled in it. The peasants pored the meal away. When Mamuka learned about it he got very angry and was about to whip them, but in this very moment, from the saucepan emerged snakes and twisted around him. Desperate Mamuka prayed God: ″Just save me and I’ll build a church in your name.″ Makrine watched her brother’s troubles from the window, who also prayed to God to save him. Merciful God accepted prayers and set Mamuka free from snakes. Saved Mamuka gave away his fortune, became a monk and began to collect donation for a church construction. His sister Makrina became a nun in Mtskheta. Many years passed, Makrine died, on her funeral came a white-beard old man, gave a kiss to the deceased and said: ″My sister, we kept our promise″. As soon as he pronounced those words he went on knees and gave his soul to the God. Since that the fortress is called ″Bebris Tsikhe″ (Fortress of an old man).

The road was originally passing by the east side of the fortress, along the river bank. In the 19th century a new road was cut through the mountain, now passing by the west side of Bebristsikhe.

In 2004, Bebris Tsikhe was indicated as a National Cultural Monuments of Georgia.

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T U N E - 🎶

.Melt...♡

♡...The desire to "melt" for someone else showcases a willingness to give oneself over to the relationship, despite the potential for emotional turmoil.♡

♡...The recurring themes of nostalgia and sweetness intertwine with vulnerability, highlighting the complexities of love and the way it can both uplift and challenge one's sense of self.♡

♡...Through relatable metaphors and evocative imagery, the song explores the multifaceted nature of love, capturing a moment where desire and fear coexist, bringing depth to the simplicity of wanting to be close to someone.♡

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The St. Petersburg Buddhist temple was built in 1909-1915. on the initiative of the outstanding Buryat lama and scientist Agvan Lobsan Dorzhiev (1853/54−1938). The architectural project of the temple was developed by Nikolai Matveyevich Berezovsky, a student of the Institute of Civil Engineers, and Gavriil Vasilyevich Baranovsky, an architect, on the model of a Tibetan cathedral church (“tsogchen-dugan”), which, however, was subjected to significant Europeanization in the spirit of Northern Art Nouveau. The construction was led by architects G.V. Baranovsky and R.A. Berzen (at the final stage), as well as a specially created committee, which included well-known Russian orientalists and experts on Buddhism, academicians V.V. Radlov and S.F. Oldenburg, F.I. Shcherbatskaya, V.L. Kotvich, A.D. Rudnev, Prince. E.E. Ukhtomsky, artists N.K. Roerich and V.P. Schneider, as well as the author of the approved project G. V. Baranovsky. Funds for the construction were partly donated by Dorzhiev and the XIII Dalai Lama, partly collected from believers in Buryatia and Kalmykia.

The temple was consecrated on August 10, 1915 and received a Tibetan name: Kun la brtse mdzad thub dbang mchhos byung ba’i gnas (Source of the Holy Teachings of the All-Compassionate Lord Hermit).

During the years of the civil war, the temple was pogrom and lost most of its relics and cult accessories.

In 1922-1937. the temple estate belonged to the Tibeto-Mongolian mission in the USSR, which was under the auspices of the People's Commissariat for Foreign Affairs. In 1938 (after the lamas were arrested and the mission liquidated), the temple building and two residential buildings attached to it were municipalized, religious objects were transferred to the Museum of the History of Religion and Atheism. In subsequent years (until the end of the 1980s), the temple housed, respectively, a sports base, a military radio station, and laboratories of the Zoological Institute of the USSR Academy of Sciences.

In 1987, the temple was visited by His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso, who is traditionally considered its Patron.

On July 9, 1990, by decision of the executive committee of the Leningrad City Council, the Temple was transferred to the Leningrad Society of Buddhists. In 1991, it received its current name - Datsan Gunzechoinei, which is an abbreviation of its original name. The rector of the temple was Danzan-Khaibzun Samaev, who, after many years of study and spiritual practice, received full monastic ordination from the 14th Dalai Lama in Dharamsala. The abbot sought to revive the center of Buddhist education and culture by organizing the work of both the Khuvara school and the publishing business, actively holding holidays, concerts and exhibitions, inviting famous Buddhist scholars from abroad.

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The course for the active development of Datsan, which meets the modern conditions of society, was taken by the successor D.-Kh. Samaeva Buda Balzhievich Badmaev has been the rector of Datsan since 1997 and an outstanding Emchi Lama (healer) of modern Tibetan medicine. His life's work was the revival of Datsan Gunzechoinei as a multifaceted Buddhist complex, as its creators intended.

Lord Shiva is one of the principal deities in Hinduism, revered as the "Destroyer" in the holy trinity, or Trimurti, which also includes Brahma (the Creator) and Vishnu (the Preserver). Shiva is a complex and multifaceted god, embodying both ascetic and householder aspects. He is often depicted with a third eye, a crescent moon on his head, and a snake wrapped around his neck. His primary consort is Parvati, and together they have two sons, Ganesha and Kartikeya.

Some key aspects of Lord Shiva include:

The Destroyer and Transformer: While he is known as the destroyer, his role is to remove the old and make way for transformation and new creation.

Meditation and Asceticism: Shiva is often shown in deep meditation, symbolizing detachment and spiritual wisdom.

Lord of Dance (Nataraja): One of the most famous representations of Shiva is as Nataraja, the cosmic dancer, who is believed to represent the cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction.

Symbols:

Trident (Trishul): Represents the three forces of creation, preservation, and destruction.

Damaru (Drum): Symbolizes the cosmic sound and rhythm of the universe.

Ganga: The river goddess Ganga, which flows from his matted hair, signifies purity and divine flow.

Blue Throat: This is due to the legend where Shiva drank the poison during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan) to protect the world.

Liebe ist bunt und vielfältig.

Sollten wir nicht froh sein über alle Formen von Liebe!?

Ein wunderbares Statement einer großen U-Bahnstation!

Love is colorful and multifaceted .

Shouldn't we be happy about love in general ?

Great statement of a big underground station

A dragonfly is an insect belonging to the order Odonata, infraorder Anisoptera. Adult dragonflies are characterized by large, multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong, transparent wings, sometimes with coloured patches, and an elongated body. Dragonflies can be mistaken for the related group, damselflies, which are similar in structure, though usually lighter in build; however, the wings of most dragonflies are held flat and away from the body, while damselflies hold the wings folded at rest, along or above the abdomen. Dragonflies are agile fliers, while damselflies have a weaker, fluttery flight. Many dragonflies have brilliant iridescent or metallic colours produced by structural coloration, making them conspicuous in flight. An adult dragonfly's compound eyes have nearly 24,000 ommatidia each.

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Excerpt from accidentallywesanderson.com/places/christ-anglican-church/:

Christ Anglican Church: Situated just north of Lake Erie in the watertown of Port Stanley, the historic waterfront of Christ Anglican Church and its close-knit community may never have existed if not for one of the area’s most prominent historical figures, Lieutenant Colonel John Bostwick.

During the War of 1812, Botswick had risen the ranks in the Canadian Militia and been involved in numerous high profile battles, but after the war he returned to his slightly less dangerous occupation.

A multifaceted man, Botswick had laid out some of the earliest roads in the region as a land surveyor before serving as sheriff of the London District. After his time in the militia, he was gifted a land grant of 600 acres and he pulled from his past experiences to focus on developing the village we know today.

First on the agenda, Bostwick erected a small warehouse for the processing of grain and other products. He sold off several small water lots where piers and wharves were built, and over time, the area became a haven for immigrants traveling into Canada.

In 1826, Bostwick gifted a portion of his land where he would oversee construction of Christ Anglican Church. Whether he knew it at the time or not, the man who was wholly committed to the development of Port Stanley chose a peaceful place for reflection and worship as what would be his final resting place.